Clock ticks to London Marathon but big blow to Kenya after Kamworor pulls out
Two-time New York Marathon Champion Geoffrey Kamwaror has withdrawn from Sunday’s London Marathon due to a hip flexor injury.
Kamworor made the announcement on his X account, noting that
his current physical condition has hampered his training and has ultimately led
to his withdrawal.
His absence is a huge blow to Team Kenya, as he was among
the favourites to win in Sunday’s race.
The athlete’s management noted that the 2023 world-cross
country champion has been experiencing stiffness while on training sessions and
opted for a conservative measure to avoid long-term damage.
Kenya’s hopes now will be on Alexander Mutiso Munyao, who was
the runner-up at the 2023 Valencia Marathon.
Brigid Kosgei and Tigst Assefa from Ethiopia are also
expected to offer a spectacle when they clash in the women’s race.
The fourth-fastest woman of all time Ruth Chepng'etich,
Peres Jepchirchir , the reigning Olympic champion, and Yalemzerf Yehualaw of Ethiopia, the 2022 London Marathon champion, are other top Athletes set to feature in the Sunday marathon.
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